Kick-off on 16.02.23 22:00.

In the sixth round, the Eagles suffered a 1-3 defeat to Roma at the Olimpico, losing the battle for a spot in the Europa League playoffs. The Bulgarian champions opened the scoring towards the end of the first half, but by the end of the match, everything returned to its place. The Purple and Whites secured a victory over Silkeborg in Denmark, with a 2-0 scoreline. The guests gained a numerical advantage in the twenty-sixth minute. Thanks to this win, the royal club secured the second place in Group B in the Champions League with eight points.

Watch the online broadcast of the match Ludogorets vs. Anderlecht. These opponents have never crossed paths before. The team from Razgrad started their European campaign in the first qualifying round of the Champions League. The South Dobruja team eliminated Montenegrin side Sutjeska (2-0, 1-0), Irish Shamrock Rovers (3-0, 1-2), and then was knocked out by Zagreb's Dinamo (1-2, 2-4). In the final round of Europa League qualification, the Eagles defeated Lithuanian Žalgiris (1-0, 3-3, extra time). In the group stage, the Bulgarian champions faced Finnish side HJK (1-1, 2-0), Real Betis (2-3, 0-1), and Roma (2-1, 1-3).

Сauly accumulated seven points in the goal+assist system (2+5), Rick scored five (3+2), Despodov, Sotiriou, and Tissera each netted three goals. It's worth noting that the club includes former defender of Lviv's Karpaty and Obolon, Plastun. In the current European campaign, Ihor has appeared in seven matches. Watch the online broadcast of the match Ludogorets vs. Anderlecht. In the third round of the Conference League qualification, the Belgians advanced past Estonian Paide (2-0, 3-0) and then overcame Young Boys (1-0, 0-1, 3-1 on penalties). In Group B, the Purple and Whites faced Steaua (0-0, 2-2), West Ham (1-2, 0-1), and Silkeborg (1-0, 2-0). F. Soares contributed to five goals for the royal club (3+2), while Rafaelov was involved in four (2+2).

Last year, the Belgian team also participated in this tournament but failed to reach the group stage. In the final round of the qualification cycle, Sporting were eliminated by Vitesse (3-3, 1-2). Watch the online broadcast of the match Ludogorets vs. Anderlecht.